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Creamy Hot Chocolate is in two small pink mugs and garnished with chocolate sprinkles. A small dish of mini oreos is in the foreground.

Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate

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Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate: ultra-smooth and rich with just chocolate chips, cream, milk & vanilla—4 ingredients, pure cozy comfort.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings (6 ounces each)
Author Jan Nunes
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cups Heavy Cream
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Heat & Prepare. In a medium saucepan bring the heavy cream to a boil over medium heat. Place the chocolate chips into a large heat-resistant bowl as the cream heats.
    1 ½ Cups Heavy Cream, 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Make a Ganache. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.  Let the chocolate and cream stand for 5 minutes without stirring. Then mix the chocolate and cream mixture with a whisk until it is well combined and smooth.
  • Heat Milk & Add Ganache. In a large 2-quart pan, heat the whole milk over medium-low heat to a simmer. Carefully, add the chocolate ganache (melted chocolate and cream) to the heated milk.
    2 Cups Whole Milk
  • Whisk & Add Vanilla. Whisk the chocolate ganache and milk until it is smooth and stir in the vanilla extract. Cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
    1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Serve & Enjoy. Pour the hot chocolate into cups or mugs and garnish as desired.

Notes

My Top Tip
♡ For easy preparation, beat the ganache well with a whisk and always let the milk come to a full simmer before adding the ganache.
Make-Ahead & Storage
You really can't make hot chocolate in advance. This is one of those beverages you need to serve immediately after making it. However, chilled leftover hot chocolate will make a delicious soft-set pudding.
Half Recipe - For 2 Generous Servings
4 Ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
¾ Cup Heavy Cream
1 Cup Whole Milk
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 2mg
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